PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGuns, gangs and hospitals: 13 treated for gunshot injuriesMost people were shot in the abdomen but fingers and toes also came into the crosshairs.26 Mar 11:00 PM
KahuMāori agribusiness: Good crowd at top dairy farm visitPouarua Farm is one of the three finalists of the prestigious competition.25 Mar 08:20 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGuns, gangs, and hospitals: Nearly 40 people admitted in five yearsMost people were shot in the abdomen but fingers and toes also came into the crosshairs.23 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuJobless by June: Whakatāne mill to close, but MP still hopeful'I'm still hopeful someone from the private sector might see commercial viability.'17 Mar 07:00 PM
Employment'Very tough day': Mill will close, all 210 jobs to goAfter more than 80 years, production will shut down in June.16 Mar 01:57 AM
New ZealandWhite Island victims accused of delaying lawsuitCounteraction from Royal Caribbean cruises stalled as family refuse to answer the door.11 Mar 05:10 PM
New ZealandTsunami emergency texts: Who makes the call on alerting and why do some miss out?American accented-voice shrieking at you about tsunamis? Blame the factory.05 Mar 03:39 PM
Entertainment'He hits and he misses': Man tries to photobomb tsunami live reporting, failsHe had one job...04 Mar 11:50 PM
New ZealandWhakaari/White Island eruption: 3 more defendants namedThree parties who did not identify themselves can now be revealed.04 Mar 10:08 PM
New ZealandFour arrested in relation to death of Bay of Plenty manJamaine Wharton, 31, died at Whakatāne Hospital after an incident at a 21st party.04 Mar 06:45 PM
New ZealandChild's ear almost severed after dog attackThe children injured included a seven-year-old and a nine-year-old.24 Feb 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumManufacturing'Devastating blow' as Whakatāne Mill closure loomsWhakatāne is reeling 210 workers face losing their jobs at the long-standing mill.24 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandProposed Whakatāne Mill closure a 'significant blow to the local economy'The Eastern Bay of Plenty Economic Development Agency has spoken out about the proposal.23 Feb 07:48 PM
Business210 jobs on the line: 80-year-old mill may shut downThe mill employs just over 210 people and is Whakatane's biggest private employer.23 Feb 06:24 AM
New Zealand'It's devastating': Business owners thankful no one hurt in fireA building, measuring 40m by 20m was engulfed in flames.21 Feb 10:27 PM
New ZealandWatch: Sickening moment motorcyclists knocked off bikesPolice had investigated possible link to shooting on Friday.20 Feb 02:46 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Huge': $1m-plus sales soar in small seaside holiday townsThe number of $1 million-plus properties sold in Waihi Beach has tripled in a year.09 Feb 05:00 PM
Kahu'The Govt must address water rights': Iwi appeals against bottling plant decisionThe fight to prevent a water bottling plant expansion near Whakatāne is far from over.09 Feb 06:56 AM
New ZealandSchool to move classes to community hall following devastating fireThe fire early on Saturday destroyed eight classrooms and a nearly completed admin block.08 Feb 03:01 AM
KahuGrey Power: Positive end for 'insulting' te reo sagaA Grey Power newsletter labelled a councillor's use of te reo Māori an "insult".04 Feb 10:56 PM
New ZealandLocal businesses have their say as Ōhope secures win for NZ's Best Beach 2021Local businesses give Kiwis a glimpse of Ōhope and why it's the best beach in Aotearoa.30 Jan 11:01 PM
New ZealandChristmas killing: Family speak after alleged murder of father-of-fiveWipatene Mason died after a violent incident on Christmas Eve, 'traumatising' his family.26 Jan 03:44 AM
New ZealandResolution in sight for 'insulting' newsletterA councillor says he will withdraw his complaint to the Race Relations Commissioner.22 Jan 01:00 AM
New Zealand'So p***** off': Newsletter criticises councillor for speaking te reoA Grey Power member called the councillor's use of te reo at meeting an "insult".20 Jan 06:22 AM
Business'It's all good news': Mayor reacts to 132% house price rise'We have been well behind for some years.'19 Jan 11:39 PM
EconomyPodcast: Sir Michael Cullen - on why money was never the goalOn a new podcast, Sir Michael Cullen reflects on the way money has shaped his life.18 Jan 04:38 AM
KahuWhakatāne council has apologised to iwi as slogan labelled 'insulting'Whakatāne council has apologised to iwi after 'appropriating' a te reo slogan.14 Jan 07:29 PM
New ZealandFatberg dirty work for Whakatāne District CouncilMonster fatbergs discovered in a Whakatāne sewer will take days to remove.14 Jan 06:23 AM
New ZealandMental health support not enough after eruption, shooting, says therapistThe disasters revealed a health system unable to deal with mass casualty events, she said.13 Jan 06:48 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMeet the Minister: Kiritapu Allan - from working at KFC to CabinetKiri Allan: I'm a quintessential pragmatist.10 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWoman charged over death of man in KawerauA woman has been charged with assaulting with a weapon.01 Jan 01:57 AM
New ZealandTeen with broken collarbone hooks 360kg black marlin15-year-old relied on strength of his legs to bring in big fish.30 Dec 05:01 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhakaari/White Island tragedy: Charges revealedFor all organisations on each charge the maximum penalty is a fine of $1.5 million.16 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandWorkSafe's White Island prosecution adjourned to next yearThe case will be heard in March next year.14 Dec 01:31 AM
